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 Posted: 12-12-2011 09:13 pm
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JodyKerr



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 Now, I don't know how much governing rules will impact what you'll do. I also don't know the track constraints where you'll be racing. But, if I were to build the penultimate Jensen Healey here's what I'd do:

1) Vauxhall Viva GT IRS rear end. Drops right in. Good luck finding one in the U.S. You'd have to acquire it from the UK and they're not cheap.

2) Toyota transmission conversion. Second choice would be overdrive.

3) Engine:
2.2 L crank.
Doweling upgrade as per Tim E.'s instructions
Hinge plate modification in the oil pan
Accusump oil system.
higher compression coated .030" over pistons
adjustable cam gears from Dave Bean
oversized oil cooler
front air scoop.
fibreglass bonnet
I'd get the head built/flowed by West Coast with the oversized valves.
Dellorto 45's
Delta's exhaust header.

Of course everything in the engine is balanced, etc. If I had one available I'd start with a 910 block rather than a 907.

I would also contact the fellow in the UK that had done all the brake upgrades (Martin Shirley) and beg him for a set.

and I'd set it up on 15" wheels.